Barbie Collaborates with 5 Canadian Brands + More Fashion News
Plus, Stella McCartney’s iconic Elyse platform turns 10.
Barbie celebrates its 65th anniversary by collaborating with five Canadian brands
According to the Greta Gerwig film, “Every Night Is Girls’ Night” in Barbieland, and this fall, Canada is following suit — well, sort of. In celebration of Barbie’s 65th anniversary, the brand is collaborating with five female-founded Canadian companies to reimagine six iconic Barbies from the past.
The extensive partnership features an all-star lineup of Hilary MacMillan, Cheekbone Beauty, Paris Jewellers, AI Toronto Seoul and Sol Kyst Eyewear, so expect cat-eye sunnies, mod black eyeliner, ’70s sequins and oh-so-much pink. All brands are launching simultaneously on their respective websites on August 15 at 11 a.m. EST so make sure to save the date. —With files from Annika Lautens
Stella McCartney marks the 10th anniversary of its Elyse platform shoe with a capsule collection
How do you reinvent an icon? With a fun capsule collection, of course! Stella McCartney’s Elyse platform shoe turns 10 this year (they grow up so fast) and to mark the occasion, the British fashion brand known for pioneering conscious luxury has dropped a limited-edition capsule of monochromatic styles, available in tone-on-tone black, red, white and all-over lead-free crystal.
To fête Elyse’s big birthday, Stella McCartney shot their new campaign at London’s Kew Gardens alongside the ‘Light to Life’ exhibition by British artist Marc Quinn. According to the brand, Quinn’s installation, which they describe in a press release as a “sculptural celebration of sunlight and plants as the roots of life on Earth, with reflective pieces reminding us that we are in nature and at one with it” is aligned with Stella’s vision for the Elyse, “using plant-based and cruelty-free alternatives to protect Mother Earth and our fellow creatures.” We love when style meets substance.
Louis Vuitton Tumbler Collection channels the Maison’s passion for travel
Louis Vuitton’s Bravery High Jewelry Collection, which debuted in 2021, included a breathtaking necklace named Le Tumbler. Celebrating the French house’s trunk-making savoir-faire, the fully pavé masterpiece is crafted with interlocking white gold sequences, the iconic LV Monogram Star cut diamond and a subtle openwork Monogram flower motif. Magnifique!
The new collection adds five new designs to the Tumbler repertoire, with interlocking white gold and pavé set in crisp geometric lines. One of each, please!
Marimekko denim has arrived
Finnish brand Marimekko just launched its first-ever denim collection, Marimekko Maridenim. Comprised of five washes and three fits, the jean capsule is intended to be timeless and versatile, perfect for dressing up or down and, naturally, pairing with the brand’s emblematic prints.
As part of the brand’s commitment to sustainability, the denim collection was designed following The Jeans Redesign guidelines by the Ellen MacArthur Foundation which sets the industry standards for responsible denim productions. Each pair of jeans is made with a 100 per cent mono-material no-stretch cotton (80 per cent organic, 20 per cent recycled), minimal hardware and removable buttons and rivets to maximize recyclability. Look good, do good!
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Jennifer Berry is the digital director of FASHION Magazine. She has spent her career in media writing, editing, optimizing and marketing digital content at publications like The Kit and FLARE. A Montreal native, Jenn now lives in Toronto with her fiancé, young son and old cat. She loves all things related to style, beauty, and pop culture, and has been known to go down a TikTok rabbit hole.
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